| When it comes to digital photography, most of the | | | | 4. ND Graduated Filters - these are great for |
| traditional effects once achieved with filters on film | | | | landscape images as they decrease the amount of |
| cameras can now be done with photo editing | | | | light let in at the top of the shot (so you get crisp blue |
| software. However, there are still some unique effects | | | | skies and stunning clouds without overexposure), while |
| that are best attained using camera filters fitted over | | | | letting in more light at the bottom of the image, where |
| your camera lenses. Here is a quick rundown on some | | | | your landscape is. Most ND Graduated Filters are slot |
| of the best filters for your digital SLR cameras. | | | | in filters, so you will need an additional attachment to fit |
| | | | them to your DSLR. |
| 1. Polarizing filters - polarisers are ideal to control the | | | | 5. Infrared filters - infrared filters make the camera |
| appearance of reflections and glare in your images. By | | | | image sensor sensitive to infrared light which can |
| filtering the type of light that enters your camera lens, | | | | produce a stunning surreal effect. While these effects |
| you can minimize the appearance of haze while colors | | | | can also be achieved with editing software, many |
| come out more vibrant. Polarizing filters are a | | | | purists believe that these manipulated infrared images |
| must-have accessory for any landscape | | | | are nowhere near as striking as those taken using an |
| photographer. | | | | infrared filter. |
| 2. Neutral Density (ND) Filter - these filters help limit the | | | | A filter or two can do wonders for digital SLRs and |
| amount of light entering the lens which prevents | | | | can make a world of difference to your photographs. |
| overexposure in daytime shots. ND filters are great if | | | | Combine filter effects with photo editing software, like |
| you're looking to increase your aperture to create a | | | | Photoshop and you can take your images to a whole |
| sense movement but need to limit the amount of light | | | | new professional level. Be sure to have a good |
| exposure in a bright outdoor setting. | | | | understanding of your manual camera settings before |
| 3. UV Filter - UV filters for digital cameras are often | | | | you begin to experiment with filters or other camera |
| purchased for the purpose of protecting the lens glass | | | | accessories - leaving your settings on automatic |
| from any shock or dirt. Be diligent about cleaning your | | | | means your camera will adapt to any changes to |
| protective filter to avoid grime and dirt that could | | | | lighting made by filters so you won't get the effects |
| affect the brilliance of your image. | | | | you're looking for. |